For the first time in 41 years, Florida State is without a head football coach.

FSU Coach Jimbo Fisher agreed Friday to become the new head coach at Texas A&M, capping a week of limbo that had Tallahassee on edge.

He will not coach the Seminoles against Louisiana-Monroe at noon today. Odell Haggins will be the interim head coach.

Fisher has signed a 10 year, $75 million deal to become the Aggies next head coach.

“Today, Jimbo Fisher informed me he has accepted an offer to become the next head football coach at Texas A&M University,” FSU President John Thrasher said in a statement.

“Coach Fisher did an exceptional job as both an assistant coach at FSU and in the challenging role of successor to the legendary Bobby Bowden. I believe Texas A&M is getting one of the best coaches in college football. We appreciate all he has done for our program and wish him and his family great success moving forward.”

Things moved quickly Friday morning on what turned out to be Fisher’s last day as the Seminole’s coach.

Thrasher met with Fisher’s agent Jimmy Sexton for about an hour at 9 a.m., sources told the Tallahassee Democrat. At 11 a.m., sources said, Fisher called Thrasher and resigned.

Before Fisher could tell his players at a 2 p.m. meeting, the news broke. He spoke with the team, and then left the campus.

At least one FSU player -- injured quarterback Deondre Francois -- did not appreciate finding out after the news appeared on social media.

“No call, no text, you could of said something ...” Francois tweeted Friday afternoon.

Fisher was in his eighth year as the FSU head coach with an 83-23 overall record. He leaves FSU with one game left in the 2017 regular season.

With Fisher gone, FSU will be entering into the coaching carousel for the first time in 41 years when Bobby Bowden was hired in 1976.

Fisher became FSU's head coach in 2010, taking over for Bobby Bowden after being named head-coach-in-waiting and offensive coordinator in 2007.

He took over a program that had gone 7-6 three times in the four years before Fisher took over, and he immediately turned the program around winning 19 games in his first two seasons, and reaching the programs first ACC title game since 2010.

Fisher then parlayed that into a three year stretch from 2012-2014 where the Seminoles went 39-3 with three ACC titles – FSU hadn’t won the ACC since 2005 — and a 14-0 national championship season in 2013, the program’s first since 1999.

Fisher then became a hot name for the coaching rumor mill being mentioned for jobs at LSU, Texas, Auburn, West Virginia, and Tennessee before ultimately leaving FSU for Texas A&M.

FSU offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher discusses the play with quarterback Drew Weatherford during Saturday's FSU/Maryland game on November 17, 2007. FSU won the game 24-16 to give Bobby Bowden his 300th win as a Seminole coach.
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FSU offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher, left, talks to quarterback Drew Weatherford in the 1st half of the Seminoles' game against the Hokies of Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia November 10, 2007.
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FSU quarterback Xavier Lee (1) gets consoled by Offensive Coordinator Jimbo Fisher on the bench after the Seminoles lost to Miami 37-29 Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007 in Tallahassee, Fla. Lee fumbled the ball on the last drive, leading to a Hurricane touchdown.
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"We needed that one," said FSU's offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher as he pumped his fist while leaving Carter-Finley Stadium after their game against North Carolina State Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 in Raleigh, N. C. FSU won 26-17.
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Jimbo Fisher will assume the head coaching job once Bobby Bowden retires it was officially acknowledged on Monday, December 10, 2007. Bowden will stay the head coach and Fisher will take over with Bobby's blessing.
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FSU offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher and wife Candi Fisher are all smiles as Fisher is introduced as the successor to FSU legend coach Bobby Bowden during a press conference on Monday, December 10, 2007. FSU President T.K. Wetherell made the official announcement, but also said Bowden will retire under his own terms. Ethan Fisher is also pictured.
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FSU offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher talks with quarterback Drew Weatherford on the bench during the first half of the annual Florida-Florida State football game in Gainesville, Florida November 24, 2007.
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Jimbo Fisher questions Beau Reliford after he dropped a pass that hit him in the hands as FSU falls to Virginia Tech 44-33 in the ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday Dec. 4, 2010 in downtown Charlotte, NC.
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A joyous coach Jimbo Fisher walks off the field with his son Trey (left) on Saturday. Despite a handful of turnovers, the FSU Seminoles defense came to play and preserved a 24-19 win on Saturday, October 16, 2010.
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FSU head coach Jimbo Fisher (right) runs on to the field before the start of the Seminoles' game against Samford Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010 in Tallahassee, Fla. FSU was up 42-3 at the half.
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FSU head coach Jimbo Fisher gets animated as he and wide receivers coach Lawrence Dawsey work on the offense in the first half of their game against North Carolina State Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010 in Raleigh, N. C. The Seminoles were up 21-7 at the half.
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FSU head coach Jimbo Fisher tries to get a referee's attention in the first half against Florida in their football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010 in Tallahassee, Fla. The Seminoles won 31-7.
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FSU quarterback Christian Ponder is congratulated by coach Jimbo Fisher after their football game against Florida Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010 in Tallahassee, Fla. The Seminoles won 31-7.
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New FSU football coach Jimbo Fisher poses with four members of the FSU cheerleading squad on Tuesday. FSU Day at the Legislature featured members of the FSU Circus, the Marching Chiefs, FSU head football coach Jimbo Fisher, President and Florida Legislators with ties to FSU in the Capitol courtyard on Tuesday, April 6, 2010.
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Head coach Jimbo Fisher tries to gather his composure after his Seminoles beat Clemson on a last second kick on Saturday. FSU kicker Dustin Hopkins' 55 yard field goal as time expired gave the Seminoles a thrilling 16-13 victory over the Clemson Tigers on Saturday night, November 13, 2010.
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Head coach Jimbo Fisher and his son Trey lead the Seminoles onto the field on Saturday. The FSU Seminoles used a suffocating defense and the arm of Christian Ponder to beat the rival Florida Gators on Saturday, 31-7.
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Head coach Jimbo Fisher watches as the Seminoles come up short in the fourth quarter. With seconds to go, FSU kicker Justin Hopkins 40 yard kick went wide right and the Seminoles lost a heart breaker, 37-35 on homecoming on Saturday, November 6, 2010.
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Head Coach Jimbo Fisher runs out of the tunnel before the game at the Florida State vs. BYU football game held on September 18, 2010 at Doak Campbell Stadium.
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FSU head coach Jimbo Fisher discusses a fourth quarter call with officials on Saturday. With seconds to go, FSU kicker Justin Hopkins 40 yard kick went wide right and the Seminoles lost a heart breaker, 37-35 on homecoming on Saturday, November 6, 2010.
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FSU head coach Jimbo FIsher gives a side judge a look after a call went against his Seminoles in the second half. With seconds left and Maryland driving, FSU defensive back Nick Moody picked off a Terrapin pass and raced for a game clinching touchdown to give the Seminoles a tough 30-16 victory on Saturday, November 20, 2010.
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Jimbo Fisher during Winston's draft party before the quarterback was taken number one overall by the Buccaneers on Thursday, April 30 2015. The Winston family and friends celebrated the moment in his hometown of Bessemer, Ala.
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Head coach Jimbo Fisher of the Florida State Seminoles hugs Jameis Winston after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 31-27 in their game at Doak Campbell Stadium on Oct. 18, 2014 in Tallahassee, Florida.
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Florida State football legend Lee Corso, left, was joined by Ethan Fisher, the son of Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher, during ESPN’s College GameDay broadcast prior to the FSU-Clemson in September 2014.
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Democrat filesHead Coach Jimbo Fisher, along with his son Trey, celebrate after Florida State defeats Auburn 34-31 to take the BCS National Championship game Jan., 6, 2014. Head coach Jimbo Fisher, along with his son Trey, celebrates winning the national title in Pasadena. Glenn Beil/democrat Head Coach Jimbo Fisher, along with his sone Trey celebrate after Florida State defeats Auburn 34-31 to take the BCS National Championship game on Monday Jan., 6, 2014. The Florida State Seminoles used late game heroics to take down the Auburn Tigers at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA.
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FSU Head Coach Jimbo Fisher yells out to his team from the sidelines during their Orange Bowl game against Michigan at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Friday Dec. 30, 2016.
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Florida State Football Head Coach Jimbo Fisher speaks to media after the Florida State Chapter of Uplifting Athletes held its annual Lift for Life fundraiser July 18, 2017, at the Al Dunlap Indoor Practice Facility.
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FSU Head Coach Jimbo Fisher talks to Keith Gavin after his fumble on a kick return during the Seminoles 24-7 loss to Alabama at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.
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FSU Head Coach Jimbo Fisher and former star quarterback Jameis Winston laugh together before the Seminoles take the field against Alabama at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.
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FSU Head Coach Jimbo Fisher celebrates after hearing the news of a recruits’ intent to play at Florida State University in his War Room on the university’s campus Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016.
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Florida State’s Jimbo Fisher, left, and University of Houston coach Tom Herman shake hands after the Seminoles lost 38-24 in their game at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in the Georgia Dome on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015.
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FSU Head Coach Jimbo Fisher speaks to fellow coaches, staff and fans at the Tallahassee Auto Museum during the National Signing Day Party on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2015. This photo is taken with a double exposure tecnique, combing two photographs in one, on the camera.
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Fisher turned the LSU rumors into a raise following the 2015 season and then into an extension through 2024 in following the 2016 season when LSU came calling once again.

That contract extension made Fisher the sixth highest paid head coach in college football at $5.55 million annually.

FSU finished 10-3 in both seasons.

The Seminoles entered the 2017 season as the preseason No. 3 team in the country, but now sit at 5-6 needing a win against Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday to extend its bowl game streak to 36 straight seasons.

He finished his FSU career 20-11 against Power-5 opponents over his last three seasons, and is just 10-10 over his last 20 games.

With Fisher gone, FSU will turn its focus to Oregon coach Willie Taggart. USA Today reported Wednesday that the administration has already started its vetting process with Taggart.

He has been at Oregon for one season with a 7-5 record after the Ducks went 4-8 a season ago, and has a 47-50 overall record.

FSU is also considering Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente, who led the Hokies to the ACC Championship game in his first season in Blacksburg in 2016. This season, the Hokies are 9-3 heading into bowl season.

“From the moment media reports began to circulate about our position, it became evident the job would attract great interest from a number of elite coaches, and we will move quickly to evaluate candidates from across the nation,” Thrasher wrote.

“Our fans are the best in the country, loyal and passionate about developing student-athletes who are champions on and off the field. They’ve made Doak Campbell Stadium one of the most thrilling venues in all of college sports along with its storied traditions that represent the spirit and excellence of our distinguished university, athletically and academically.

"The excitement around Florida State is indisputable, and a tremendous opportunity awaits whoever is chosen as our new head football coach.”

Sports editor Jim Henry contributed to this report.

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FSU’s Nyqwan Murray looks at Florida’s Chauncey Gardner, Jr. after taking a big shot and holding the catch for a touchdown during the Seminoles 38-22 win at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday.
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FSU’s Jacob Pugh, left, walks with Matthew Thomas as he holds a gator head high in celebration of the Seminoles 38-22 win over Florida at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday.
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FSU’s Jacob Pugh, left, walks with Matthew Thomas as he holds a gator head high in celebration of the Seminoles 38-22 win over Florida at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday.
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